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Legacy Properties

managingbroker@legacypropertiesil.com +1(224) 999-9100

$ 799,000

Est. payment | -/mo

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,245 SqFt

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$ 799,000

Est. payment | -/mo

Save

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,245 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,245 sqft

Price per Sqft $641

MLS Listing ID 12518054

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

Year Built 1925

Annual Tax Amount $5,638

Tax Year 2024

Lot Size 2,178 Sqft

Lot Dimensions 39X93X29X68

Property Sub-Type Detached Single

Property Description

Transformed Storybook Cottage One Block From Downtown Lake Forest. Just moments from the train, shopping, dining, and the beach. Tucked along a quiet enclave in East Lake Forest, this extensively renovated 1925 gabled cottage offers the best of in-town living just down the street. Storybook charm gives the home instant curb appeal while bright, sunny interiors blend vintage character with modern updates-the result of the current owner's meticulous stewardship. Tall ceilings, arched doorways, traditional millwork, and newly lightened original hardwood floors give the main level a timeless quality. The living and dining areas can function as a flexible, open-flow space, equally suited to everyday living and casual entertaining. The kitchen has been completely reimagined with modern appointments, including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Samsung appliances, a farmhouse sink, updated cabinetry, a breakfast bar, and a well-organized pantry. Just beyond, a rear mudroom offers practical access to the fenced backyard. The first-floor bedroom, with abundant natural light, has easy access to a renovated full bath and direct access to the second floor. Upstairs, the architecture shifts into a cozier scale-a pair of tandem rooms with pitched ceilings ideal for bedrooms, a playroom, or a cozy creative retreat. The fully finished lower level expands the home's footprint. Featuring painted exposed ceilings, luxury vinyl flooring, and thoughtful zoning to accommodate multiple functions, it includes a large recreation area, an office or bonus room, an added full bath, a new laundry room, and generous closeted storage. A rare walkout feature connects directly to the backyard with a storage room beyond. Outside, the property has been transformed with new landscaping, a paver patio, new fencing, and cozy front porch. Behind the scenes, major mechanical upgrades-new copper water service and lines, new electrical, a new furnace and boiler, new HVAC units, a new hot water heater-bring peace of mind to a home with nearly a century of character. Every space reflects the care of a thoughtful renovation that honors the charm of a 1920s cottage while elevating the way the home lives today. If you're seeking in-town proximity, vintage style, and move-in ready spaces in the heart of Lake Forest, this home checks all of the boxes.

Location

State IL

County Lake

Area Lake Forest

Rooms

Basement Finished, Full

Interior

Heating Radiator(s), Sep Heating Systems - 2+

Cooling Wall Unit(s)

Fireplace N

Appliance Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)

Building

Dwelling Type Detached Single

Building Description Other, No

Sewer Storm Sewer

Water Lake Michigan

Level or Stories 2 Stories

Structure Type Other

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Sheridan Elementary School

Middle Schools Deer Path Middle School

High Schools Lake Forest High School

School District 67 , 67, 115

Others

HOA Fee Include None

Ownership Fee Simple

Special Listing Condition None

Listed by Annie Royster Lenzke of Coldwell Banker Realty

"My job is to find and attract mastery-based agents to the office, protect the culture, and make sure everyone is happy! "

+1(224) 999-9100

managingbroker@legacypropertiesil.com

2325 Dean St, Suite 900, St Charles, Illinois, 60175, USA

331 Granby RD Lake Forest, IL 60045